I often feel like people praise this as a masterpiece just because Stanley Kubrick directed it. I still think it's ok but nothing special. Would it get the same amount of praise if it was from another director? Maybe as a campy cult film because it is awfully cheesy in parts.
This review of The Killing (1956) was written by Sean L on 19 Jan 2012.
The Killing has generally received very positive reviews.
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